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How to buy "Demo" Golf Clubs and Equipment to save Money
Buying "demo" second hand golf equipment is one of the the most powerful ways to save big money on the best quality, premium golf equipment, but there are a few things to watch out for when selecting this type of equipment. Many golfers get this wrong and end up with lower quality equipment as a result. So it is extremely important to pay special attention to the factors that follow in this report.
You will find that many local golf stores will have an indoor driving range where customers can 'test-drive' various drivers and irons. So you can simply approach the store and ask if they have any "demo clubs" for sale.
Also, some golf clubs tend to hold regular demo evenings to showcase premium brand golf clubs. You should go along and attend these events as you will be able to try out some irons and woods with an array of steel and graphite shafts. This is a great way to determine which driver suits your swing, and you can often find some of the best deals at these events.
Now, it's important to note that demo clubs will tend to have some wear due to the in-store use - and the key to really getting great quality, premium brand clubs with this method is to closely examine them for quality and suitability.
The most important thing here is the quality of the shaft. Club heads are relatively durable and you don't have to worry too much about them wearing out and the grips can be changed if necessary (it shouldn't cost much to do this, therefore it's worth the price and effort). So most importantly, you need to make sure the golf shafts are in reasonable condition.
Here's what to look out for when examining the shafts of demo clubs:
FLEXIBILITY: The flexibility of the shaft is the most important factor to watch out for, and will usually indicate how suitable the club will be for you. Not everyone is comfortable with the same degree of flexibility and the key is to select the golf clubs that you are the most comfortable with. Be sure to test many different flexibility levels to see what suits you the best. The golf stores will happily encourage you to do this.
Speaking of shafts, what is the key difference between Steel Shafts and Graphite shafts?
The general thought (conventional wisdom) is that beginners and intermediate golfers should use graphite shafts and advanced golfers should use steel shafts.
That's not really true anymore. As with any type of golf equipment the best option is to try both and see which one works best for your swing. Even professional golfers have made the transition from steel to graphite shafts. Tiger Woods, for example, switched to using a graphite shaft in his driver in 2004.
So, what are the differences between steel shafts and graphite shafts?
Graphite is a lighter material than steel, reducing the overall weight of your golf club. They allow for longer clubs and they have more construction options than steel shafts. Graphite shafts also reduce the shock at impact.
Steel shafts, in general, are less expensive than graphite and are considered to be more durable. But, the quality of graphite shafts has improved considerably over the last 10 years, making them almost as durable as a steel shaft.
The key difference between graphite and steel is the weight. Since graphite shafts are lighter than steel, it will increase your swing speed, giving you more distance. The downside is that graphite shaft generally give you a feeling of having less control over the clubhead. Graphite shafts simply do not give you the same "feedback" as steel shafts do.
Graphite shafts are usually recommended for women, seniors and players with a low swing speed looking to add distance to their swing.
Flex: basically, the amount of flex refers to the ability of a golf club shaft to bend during the swing. The wrong amount of flex for your swing will cause the clubface to be misaligned at impact. This affects the distance, accuracy and trajectory of the ball.
As a general rule, especially for beginners, you should use the softest flex you can control without any difficulty. If you're not sure, use the softer flex. Most golfers are using a shaft that's too stiff for their game. They'd be pleasantly surprised if they switched to a softer shaft.
When using a shaft that's too stiff, you'll probably have a lower and shorter ball trajectory. The ball will usually go off to the right (for right handed golfers) and your shots may not feel as solid.
While you are in the golf store get your swing measured. This will also help you to find the best possible golf clubs for your golf game.
The perfect length of a club is a factor that will vary from golfer to golfer. You need to check out the different lengths to see which will suit your body and your game the best. In most cases a standard length is the way to go but if you're shorter than average or taller than average, you will need a different length when it comes to your golf clubs. You should not be bending over in order to hit the ball, so get this right because the length of your golf clubs is an essential aspect to a good golf game and should guide your club selection.
If your dimensions are unusual, you should definitely then consider getting specially customised clubs, which you can often find in the second hand section of local stores. The great advantage of this is that customised clubs do not have the same second hand trade in value as standard clubs so great deals can often be found on second hand upright or flat sets of irons.
You will also want to take into consideration your handicap in golf. As you can imagine, your level/ability in golf will have a direct bearing on what clubs you choose. There are golf clubs for beginners and clubs made especially for pros. If you are a beginner, there's simply no point spending hundreds or even thousands of dollars. The smartest thing will be to start with the much more affordable 'entry level' range of clubs and then build up to the premium top of the range brands as you progress with your game.
One clever way to 'turbo-charge' this method and save even more money by buying brand new clubs online is to test golf clubs in stores following all the above considerations, and once you're satisfied with the club you would like to buy, you could take note of the store price and later look on the Internet to find it at a lower price. You may be surprised to find great deals on brand new clubs from time to time, sometimes even better than the price of used clubs in store. This way you will be well informed and will be ready to buy a premium golf club that is suitable for you at the very best value possible.
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How to get great value Golf Lessons, Golf Instruction and Training Aids
Golf lessons can be another added prohibitive expense that contributes to the overall feeling that playing golf is expensive. But it really doesn't have to be this way. Here's a fantastic idea that will save tons of money this season: instead of spending substantial amounts of cash buying the latest and greatest irons and drivers, stick with your old set and save the money for a good, solid block-booked session of golf lessons.
Wondering how this will help you save money?
Here's the logic: buying the latest golf clubs will not cure your slice or any other golf problem you're currently having, no matter what the glitzy, multi-million dollar adverts would have you believe. Instead, save the money you would have spent on this new season's 'must-have' equipment and pay for some lessons, fix your swing, and you can finally stop having to buy all the shiniest, latest and greatest 'all-singing-all-dancing' golf clubs. You’ll be happier and will spend less time drowning your golf balls too, which will save you even more money. Plus you'll beat all your buddies and get your name on the club board. What price would you put on that?
If you hit balls at the driving range frequently, check to see if they have a range plan where you can pay in a lump sum for a bunch of sessions. You will find that if you go to the driving range at least 3 times per week, you could make some major savings. Some ranges may not offer a standard plan but might be willing to negotiate something with you.
If you are looking for a free alternative to improve your golf swing, you can get FREE online lessons. A free golf swing lesson seems a little too good to be true. But there are actually a variety of websites available that offer free videos to help you improve your swing...or you can do a search on Youtube.com or Google to find Golf Swing Videos.
Now, here's the best way to go about doing this: Basically, golfers are constantly struggling on improving their swing. But it is difficult to see what needs improvement while you are swinging the golf club. A good way to take a look at your golf swing plane is to tape your swing and your stance.
You could have a friend tape you making a couple different types of shots. Then later you can go back and watch yourself and your swing. Usually you will be able to clearly see areas that you can improve. You might not be swinging a complete swing or maybe you tend to look up before you have hit the ball. The video camera is a great learning tool for beginning golfers as well as more advanced golfers.
Comparison
After you have watched your golf video, you can watch some free swing videos online. You can go to Youtube and do a search for keywords like "Golf Swing" or "Perfect Golf Swing" or "Golf Swing Lessons" and watch the videos carefully. While watching the professional golf swings, you will probably notice even more areas that you would like to improve. Watching the professionals swing their clubs is a great way to see how you should be doing it.
You can write down the areas where you feel you can improve your golf swing. Then work on those noted areas the next couple times that you go golfing. When you feel like you have adjusted to the areas that you wanted to fix, then take the video camera out again.
When you video tape yourself this time, make sure and get all varieties of swings so you can see what your driving, chipping, and putting all look like. You may be surprised the first time you watch the video because you will see plenty of areas that will need improvement.
Don't let that get you down. Improving your golf game is an ongoing process that requires a lifetime of dedication. You will not be a professional after one afternoon of video watching or even one year of trying to improve your game. Golf is just one of those sports that takes a lot of time to develop your game. So enjoy yourself and play some golf, every time you play you will be working on a better game.
A great way to save a ton of money on your golf lessons is to invest in a good golf training aid. This way, you can constantly work on your swing, at home or at the office, for a few minutes a day...and this will do wonders to your game. And more importantly, it will make it easier for you to repeat what your golf instructor told you, it will give you the chance to keep working on that new thing you just understood on the range every day, and wherever you want, which is a great advantage.
The golf swing training aid is the thing that you should invest in before putting money into lessons and golf schools, just because it will allow you to do what they teach you every day, or at least twice as much as you can today (when visiting your golf club or a golf course near your home).
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How to save on Golf Balls, Clothes, Green Fees and Vacations
If you're a beginner golfer, you'll find that golf shoes are not necessary to play. You simply need only wear some sort of comfortable athletic shoe suitable for walking considerably long distances. For more advanced golfers, you will find several online sources offering deep discounts including online auction sites like eBay, Craigslist and even Amazon. In addition, you'll be able to access several golf sites with amazing bargains up for grabs. You will also find great bargains on all sorts of golf clothes. See the online section above on how to access the best discounts on golf equipment on the Internet.
A great golf ball tip is: look out for balls which have been recovered from water hazards on golf courses. These balls are usually referred to as "reloads" because they are cleaned up to appear new, they are then repackaged and resold. So as you can imagine, the sale prices are quite low compared to those for brand new balls of the same quality. This is an excellent way to buy premium branded, high-quality golf balls at amazingly low prices.
Another great way to save a bundle on golf balls is by buying "X-out" balls. Here's what happens with these: often, when golf balls are produced by the manufacturer, they go through an exacting process of quality assurance inspections where balls with minor cosmetic faults or blemishes are removed from circulation. These balls are normally perfectly fine as far as playing them is concerned…usually the issues are purely cosmetic. The loophole here is that manufacturers of these golf balls offer them at a substantial discount to recover some cost, instead of dumping them in the waste basket. And once again, as a savvy golf consumer, you can often snap up these premium, high quality balls at a significant discount to their retail value.
In a similar fashion, you should also be on the lookout for "Logo Overruns." Basically, this situation arises when corporate entities like companies and other organisations, golf courses, individuals, and various societies will order some balls to be produced with their custom logos or special illustrations printed on them. Frequently, during the process of production, the manufacturers will erroneously print more numbers than the customer ordered. So these balls end up getting sold at a discount, again because they can't go to waste. They can usually then be found at major national retailers and other outlets including online stores. This is another great way to buy the best quality brands of golf balls for amazingly low discount prices.
If you absolutely must have brand new balls and nothing else, look for the lower end of the spectrum in your selections. Yes, it’s really tempting to play the balls that the pros do because of the power of advertising and what you're exposed to in the industry, but if your handicap is high, then there isn't going to be much point in playing those balls, instead it's smarter to play a ball that’s more appropriate. Chances are that your level of skill will be an obstacle to fully take advantage of the sophisticated characteristics of the better, more high-end balls. Plus the fact that you're likely to lose them at a much higher rate than the pros do.
Playing by Paying Lower Green Fees
A major recurring cost for budding golfers across the world is the price of green fees. There are several hundred local golf courses that do not charge prohibitively high green fees. You can easily find these clubs with a minimal amount of research. And particularly, if you're a beginner golfer, you may also want to consider executive courses, which are much shorter that those catergorized as "championship" length. Executive courses traditionally charge lower greens fees, too.
Later on as you improve, you may be challenged to play the normal sized course. Fortunately, some golfing companies are bringing the price of golf within reach for more and more golfers on a budget. Those sites, however, are only concentrating on major metropolitan areas until their popularity grows and they expand into smaller markets.
Finally, you can always call your local courses to determine the particular times when they run their special offers or reduce their daily rates. Most offer a twilight rate, a lower green fee for playing in the late afternoon or early evening. With a little research, effort and patience, you can still enjoy your game of golf without battering your wallet and overextending yourself beyond your budgetary benchmark.
If you are a frequent golf player, you should seriously consider getting a proper membership at the main course where you usually play. Certainly, it's psychologically very difficult to pay up that amount of substantial cash up front, but to take the sting out of it, think of it this way: you may only need to play a couple of times a week to make it worth your investment joining a lower-end public course.
A great opportunity to make substantial savings on course fees is with special occasions like birthdays. So when your birthday or your close friends and family members' birthdays roll around, you could find out from your local courses to see if they have any special offers available for you and your friends. You may find that some courses will offer a free round of golf for birthday or anniversary celebrations, sometimes providing further free sessions a few days on either side. If there are generous deals being offered, you can time it just right, so that you can have a prolonged one to two-week free golf extravaganza that you'll never forget.
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Golf Club/Equipment Tips for Beginners
For a brand new beginner, it's not an easy feat learning to hit golf ball properly. Its an exercise that takes tons of practice. You have to invest significant amounts of time and patience to fully develop the skills and temperament that it takes to make great progress in the game. But once you master the basics, you will find that true sustained mastery adds to the enjoyment of and encourages you to continue improving.
So it's important to really brace yourself for a steep learning curve which gets easier with time and practice. Frustration may rear its ugly head at times, but it will all be worth the effort in the end when you can finally enjoy the game to the fullest. You have to keep focused throughout the experience and never get discouraged in order to reap the ultimate rewards of competent play.
With these considerations in mind, it's important to carefully consider whether you're ready to pursue the game and do what it takes to make it a part of your life. Are you willing to take the time to properly receive instruction and learn? You should approach the game with firm commitment, and take it seriously. You need to consider this carefully because once you hold that club in your hands for the first time and take a swing, you may find it difficult to advance the ball well. So please don't get easily discouraged if this happens. They're just growing pains! It will become easier with time and practice.
You don't even have to buy a club if you're just starting out. All that is required is a trip to a golf range. At most ranges, you'll find a bucket filled with practice balls for a very low affordable price. In addition, most ranges have clubs you can rent or even borrow.
After a few sessions at the golf range, you can decide if you would like to continue. If for whatever reason, you decide not to continue, then you wouldn't have made a massive cash investment in the game. But if you happen to connect superbly with the ball and get a few great shots, you will be pleasantly surprised and elated, and will love to continue with the game. It's at this point that you may want to consider acquiring your own equipment.
Iron Club head
Look for club head that made of stainless steel and avoid inexpensive alloy heads. If you're a beginner, you should select the 'heel-and-toe' (or, perimeter-weighted) club head design, cavity backed (hollowed out in the back) and over-sized golf club. You should get bigger club heads because they are more forgiving with enlarges 'sweet spot' that can produce maximum distance even with off-center contacts.
Golf Shafts
Graphite shafts is ideal for beginner even though it is more expensive that steel shafts. Its lighter overall weight allows beginner to swing the club faster even with enlarged clubhead.
Golf Grips
If you have purchased used golf clubs where the condition of the grips could be less than perfect or the grips don't fit properly for you, then make sure you replace them. Grips are fairly easy and inexpensive to change by a pro or club repairman. Ensure all the grips are replaced with same size and design.
Finally, if you are just starting out with golf, chances are your swing is more likely to let you down rather than the golf clubs itself. Having said that, it is still important to try out the golf clubs before buying them in order to find a golf club set that suits your swing, body and game. Most importantly, makes you feel confident when you use it.
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How to get the Top Brand Golf Clubs and Equipment online at Bargain Prices: Callaway, PING, Taylormade, Titleist...
The great advantage of buying golf equipment online is that it will probably be cheaper than offline sources in many cases. Be sure to visit various online shops to see which deals are available and be willing to spend some time comparing prices.
Like we've already noted above, it is important to do some "offline" research first though, so that you can verify the 'look and feel' of the club. If you're unable to do some prior research offline first, at least try and choose a site that allows a trial period of the clubs and allow returns if not satisfied, if possible. Most online stores will offer this.
It might even be an idea to get the best type of deals where you get demo clubs delivered directly to your door, try them for a number of days and then decide if you want to make a purchase. If you don't, just send the demo clubs back with no further obligation.
Another clever way to 'test-drive' clubs offline is to see if you have a golfer friend or acquaintance who already owns the type of club you're considering getting, you can then ask your friend if you can borrow their clubs. Test it out for yourself to see if it will be a comfortable fit...then, and only then should you seriously consider taking it to the next step and buying for yourself.
Interestingly enough, most current models of irons and golf drivers are nearly as expensive online as they would be if purchased at a local golf store. So a great tip is to always look out for online is to search for last year's model of quality clubs and equipment.
This is because of the nature of the economics of the golf equipment industry: Golf manufacturers often offer last year's model to buying groups or online stores before current models are available and these are bought in bulk, which reduces the price. With new models coming out each season by all the top golf club manufacturers, the old inventory simply has to be dispensed with. You will often find last seasons models reduced by up to 40% since the stores need to make room for the new inventory.
Understand this: Golf Technology changes so rapidly in the golf industry, but that doesn't mean that you can't play the same set of clubs for the new golf season without losing ground on your game.
You see, when a new technology breakthrough happens in the golf world, it is heavily advertised in the media and the demand rises to fever pitch because there's so much hype built around it at that time. But that's not necessarily the right time to make the big new purchase. If you wait for about 6-8 months or so, you will notice the hype has died down surrounding the latest and greatest driver or irons, and you will suddenly be able to access massive savings on the same equipment.
Most golfers fall into the 'media hype trap' of buying too soon, just as soon as the manufacturer releases the new line, and they end up spending an obscene amount on their equipment, and these are some of the golf clubs which will eventually wind up on auction sites like eBay and Craigslist, waiting to be snapped up by far more savvy buyers at a fraction of the original retail price. So be patient, look for good deals, they will come…and you will save yourself a ton of cash.
So in this vein, a great place to look is the online golf stores 'sale' or 'clearance' section, where the last season's 'flavour of the month' golf equipment is being 'offloaded' at insanely low prices.
And remember, there is often hardly any real physical difference between new and old models, the golf manufacturers spend millions to convince you that there is, but you're smarter than that, so buying last year's golf clubs can save you a truckload of your hard-earned money.
You will also find as you shop online that its definitely a lot easier to buy irons online than drivers. Basically, most golfers are easily able to adapt to the design of a new set of irons but with drivers, its important to precisely match it to the golfer's swing.
The main considerations here are the loft and shaft of the driver. If you end up buying a driver online with too little loft and the wrong shaft, even though it may be the best deal you've come across, you will ultimately have wasted your money because it will be of little use to you. So it is crucial to determine beforehand the loft of a driver that suits your swing and this simply re-enforces the point we made above: you should always endeavour to try various drivers before buying online.
Other notable golf expenses which you can slash considerably using the power of Information on the Internet are green fees and travel deals/golf vacations. Get used to not just automatically paying the regular posted green fees you see on the course. With a little bit of savvy Internet research, you can access incredibly deep discounts as much as 50% to play at exotic courses all over the world. You can even find amazingly discounted golf vacations, including great value hotel rooms and golf amenities.
There is a tremendous treasure trove of savings for golfers if you take the time to research golf sites on the Internet. All we have to do is know how and where to look, and and to have a little patience to get the right deals. There are so many amazing bargains that the offers you discover may surprise you. And in addition to opening your eyes to massive savings, you get to become a much more savvy golfing consumer, and this will help you make great buying decisions.
If you take some time to do a little research, you will discover discount travel packages to some of the top golfing resort areas in the world, including several throughout the United States, as well as Europe and Asia.
It is definitely possible to play the courses you've always dreamed of without having to break the bank. For example, you can get great deals on golf cruises. Yes, with just a little shopping around, you can golf in style right on your Meditteranean, Caribbean or round the world vacation! Or how about visiting great courses in Europe like the great St. Andrews and still stay within a very reasonable budget.
Many golf trips these days are sold by internet resellers (middlemen). The price may be right, but they have no idea of the local market. They are selling a commodity and could care less what other events are happening in the area or what local conditions are. Dealing with local people in the area you plan to visit will eliminate many of these surprises.
So, what's the best way to do it?
In some cases, you may actually be better off shunning the package deals and just booking the a hotel yourself, and then contact the concierge or front desk staff who will have the local knowledge to direct you to the best golf deals. This works especially during the off peak times. So many people get involved in the package deals that the prices can be increased by 50-75% over what it would cost you to book it yourself.
When planning a trip, try and see if you can get more people to go along with you. It might require a little bit more logistics, but you can often times find discounts on packages with larger groups of people, so its definitely worth the effort. And if you're particularly enterprising, you might be able to negotiate with one of the companies who sets up the package deals to include you at no cost if you agree to bring a certain number of other people on the trip with you. This could save you the cost of the trip, which is a significant bargain.
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Golfer's Guide to buying Used Golf Clubs and Equipment
One very interesting thing we found is that people adopt a much more sensible and rational attitude when they are buying cars of great value than they do when buying golf clubs and equipment.
Now, it is well accepted across most sections of society that buying a slightly used Luxury car is often much better value than buying a brand new one because the difference in quality between a new and slightly used car of the same brand is not great, sometimes even negligible, while the difference in price can be very substantial. This fact is crucial in shaping car buyers' approach to buying cars of especially high value and quality.
But for some reason people do not naturally carry this way of thinking over to buying their golf equipment. There really is no reason why this rationale should not be equally valid when it comes to buying golf equipment as it is when buying used luxurious cars. Think about it like this: most people apply this thinking to buying a "Mercedes" or "Bentley," so why not apply this same thinking when buying premium brand golf equipment like "PING" or "Callaway."
Therefore one of the smartest things you can do to save big money is to buy slightly used golf clubs/equipment.
The first place to look is your local golf store. This is as always your first port of call for testing, advice and research before you make a buying decision.
Grips: Look for cracks and worn areas in the grip. If you find minor faults and the club is a premium high quality brand, you can easily arrange to get it re-gripped, so don't dismiss slightly 'faulty' clubs on this score. The main thing here is to make sure the quality of the club warrants further investment.
Clubheads: Face wear is what you're looking for. Clubs that have been used for a long time might have a shiny worn spot right in the center of the face. You really don't want these because the clubface won't hold the ball as well, which will be frustrating for a new golfer trying to master the basics. So make sure the grooves still have well-defined edges and stay away from clubs that show indentations in the clubface becaues these will affect the ball flight.
Set Consistency: If you're considering buying a set, line up and compare the clubs throughout the set. Make sure they all appear to come from the same, original set. You don't want to purchase a set of clubs consisting of different shaft types and different models, or where there is not a normal progression of lengths from club to club. Mixing and matching can also throw off the progression of lofts throughout the set as well as make it difficult for you to adapt to the feel of your set. Sometimes golf courses will assemble a set of clubs made up of old sets that have lost, missing or broken clubs. While the price is attractive, you'll be better off paying a bit more and getting a full set from one family.
Shafts: Make sure the graphite shafts don't have worn areas or other indentations that could cause weakness. Test the torque by twisting the grip and head in opposite directions. If there isn't great resistance, it's a sign of weakness. For steel shafts, look down the shaft to make sure it hasn't been bent back into shape by a frustrated golfer. Also, make sure all shafts in a set are the same so the clubs feel similar from shot to shot.
Prices for New Clubs of the Same Model: Sometimes you can find a brand new set of clubs for less than what that set is selling for used. It sounds crazy, but it happens more than you think, especially now that you have direct access to those notorious "overstock" or discount deals from savvy entrepreneur distributors via the internet. If someone buys a set and decides to sell it a year or two later, the set may be in great shape and can justifiably be priced high. But in the meantime, the manufacturer may have steeply discounted new sets to make room for newer inventory, because of discontinued production or numerous other reasons like we've seen at the start of this report.
So you can see that researching used golf clubs are a great way to access the best value deals on golf clubs. The used club sector of the golf club market is so well established that you will even find that manufacturers set up shop selling their own brand golf clubs in the second hand market. For example, Callaway, a major manufacturer of clubs and drivers, even has their own branch of business called "Callaway Pre-Owned." This is an official store selling authentic golf clubs actually manufactured by Callaway. Use these resources in your research for used clubs, its a very valuable tool in your arsenal.
Other great sources where you can find good quality 'almost new' premium brand golf clubs are online auction sites like eBay, which can turn up some great bargains. Again, if you do your research in a local golf store to begin with, you can zero in on the right clubs for you at the best prices.
Another fantastic offline source that throws up deep bargains are Resale shops and 'Overstock' outlets. Sports resale shops are the best as they specialise in sports equipment and can often access the best value from the manufacturers. They'll typically offer great deals on new beginner sets, and this can save you a ton of money off the regular prices. These stores are usually chains or independents which will have nationwide branches, so it's worth taking some time to check them out. Do an Internet search to find the locations of the stores close to you.
A brilliant way to discover some hidden bargains from newly frustrated golfers is "Craigslist.com." Its an amazing place to find nearly new clubs being offered for several times less cost than traditional online or offline sources of golf equipment. Remember a lot of golfers spend huge sums of money buying the latest premium brand, high technology golf clubs every season.
These golfers on Craigslist are usually people who are fanatical about their equipment, but very often tend to change their minds shortly after buying the latest clubs because they realise they got the wrong clubs. Therefore they offer their almost new premium brand high quality clubs up for sale for insanely low discounts, and you can snap up these offers because you'll have done your research and you can get the quality clubs you want from these resellers at incredibly low prices.
Trade In your clubs: Just like you could trade in your used car at a dealership, you can approach and ask your local golf store if they take trade-in golf clubs. If they're open to this, you should clean up your old clubs and bring them into the store for an appraisal to ascertain the price you could get for them. In general, you shouldn't expect to get a lot of money for your used clubs, but hopefully you can get enough cash back to take some of the sting out of the cost of your new clubs however you choose to buy them.
Look out for End of Season Sales: Major golf stores and mainstream retail stores are another great source of heavily discounted high-quality premium brands of bargain golf equipment. These deals are available at certain times both online and in the department stores.
The key to this type of strategy is timing. By searching for these deep discount deals near the end of the season, you will discover tremendous bargains that would otherwise be impossible to find. This usually happens because the stores are desperate to get rid of their 'overstock' for the season to make room for the new season, and so they offer the consumer one last chance at this years equipment at the lowest possible prices.
One of the very best times to buy in these stores is just after Christmas right before the beginning of the new season. This is the prime time when the all the major golf stores will offer huge savings on all the equipment they're trying to clear out to make room for the new stuff coming in for the up coming season. It is at this time more than any other that you'll find the absolute best bargains on all types of brand new, premium quality golf equipment.
This is moreso the case for all golf accessories like golf shoes, clothing and training aids. You can save the most money at these times by 'stocking up' on last season's equipment…remember you would have done your intensive research before now, so you'll get the best quality golf equipment at the lowest prices.
Do online stores really offer the best deals?
The short answer is yes. But you have to know exactly where to find them. There are lots of places online to get great deals, and the key benefit, the reason why it's in some cases the best source is one word: competition. There are so many online retailers battling each other constantly for your business that you can often find some ridiculously low prices. You just have to take your time and look.
The most remarkable thing about this is you don't even have leave the comfort of your own home to find these bargains. But remember, it pays in the long run to do some offline research in stores first so you'll know the right equipment to buy. The bottom line about bargain golf equipment online is to take your time and look in all the right places. Check out section 3 below for more information on buying golf equipment online...
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How to get Bargain Golf Equipment: Callaway, PING, Taylormade, Titleist
Congratulations on downloading this Report. We wrote this because we want to show Golfers who are passionate about their sport that you don't have to spend a small fortune buying expensive equipment. The tips contained in these pages will definitely save you tons of money while ensuring you get the best quality Golf clubs, clothes and equipment. So sit back, relax and enjoy the Report.
Every year, all the major Golf companies spend hundreds of millions of dollars on Marketing/Advertising their equipment (according to numerous sources, Golf companies spend well over $300 million advertising their premium brand golf clubs and equipment every year). And that's just the tip of the obscene spending iceberg!
These multi-billion dollar corporations also pour 'eye watering' sums of money into Research and Development to improve the technology of the clubs. Yes, it's true that this results in an improvement and function of the equipment...but really, by how much? Does that investment truly justify the increased costs to you, the golfer? What do you think?
The truth is that every year millions of dollars worth of golf equipment are offloaded into the "discount" or "overstock" market because there were too many produced, or simply because they produced the wrong ones.
At the same time that this is going on, premium brand Golf equipment is selling for "insanely" high prices in the regular retail channels. Not that any of this bothers the major manufacturers of course, because they don't have to pick up the bill for this mad inflation of prices...YOU do!
A scandal in one way maybe. But it creates a fantastic opportunity for canny entrepreneurs to buy up all this discount/surplus stock for peanuts and sell it off for hundreds or even thousands of dollars to the hordes of uninformed buyers rushing to grab a piece of the action. But this is the really exciting part for you...because if you know where to look for these bargains, you too can benefit from the greed of the golf equipment manufacturers and save a ton of money!
Let's face it: we all hate spending too much money on Golf equipment. But here's the problem: in a bid to save money, most golfers simply end up buying lower quality clubs and equipment.
This problem is so pervasive that the majority of golfers seem to have accepted that golf is simply an expensive sport and that in order to play it, you need vast sums of money. Many uninformed people are convinced that "...it’s a rich man's game and only those who are rich can afford to play it." Certainly this is the impression that many non-golfers have of the sport. But nothing could be further from the truth.
Golf doesn't have to be expensive. Moreover, the recent downturn in the global economy has made access to the game even much more financially accessible to all. Golf courses are offering more deals on green fees and equipment providers are offering great value deals all the time. With just a little bit of research, most people can easily buy golf clubs, clothes and equipment with a minimal amount of cash.
The tips you read below will set you on a path to freedom from paying high, outrageous prices for your golf equipment. However, you have to follow the advice we give here, and that means you should devote at least a little time to doing what needs to be done to make the right purchase decisions. Do you know the number 1 reason why most golfers keep on spending an obscene amount on their golf equipment?
TIME! Yes, time...or more to the point, the lack of it. The golf retailer's best friend is a golfer who is so "time-poor" that they wouldn't even spend a few minutes to find the best bargains. Today, we live in the Information Age, where we can find out anything we want at the click of a mouse...so there really is no excuse for not spending just a few minutes to seek out the best bargains.
So as you read this Report, please bear in mind one very important message: no matter the value of the tips we can give you to help you save tons of money on your Golf equipment, if you don't put in at least a little time to follow our advice, you won't get the benefit of this Report, and you will be wasting your time (ironically) by even reading it.
Some of the advice you read in the Report will strike you as great new ideas you've never thought about before, and some of it will be stuff that just makes common sense, or you may already be aware of it...but here's the bottom line: there's no point simply nodding your head as you read it, saying quietly to yourself "...yes, that sounds great." You need to act on it. So please make an effort not just to read it and view it as good, common sense advice that makes sense, but you need to follow through and act on it to really make it worth your while.
Also, inside this Report, we will direct you to some great places (online golf stores) where you can get really fantastic bargains and start saving on your golf clubs, clothes, golf lessons, training aids and equipment right away.
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